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adj
Having a bright sheen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A flash of reflected light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of gleam
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
bright with a steady but subdued shining
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: agleam, nitid
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an appearance of reflected light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gleam, glow, lambency
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: radiance, radiancy, shine, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency
noun
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: gleam, glimmer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flash
History
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Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
